Chavoita LeSaneHe is the son Richard Williams, is speaking out about Will SmithSlapping Chris RockThe 2022 Oscars.

According to a statement sent by Chavoita to NBC, Chavoita stated that “we don’t have all the details but we don’t condone anyone striking anyone else unless they’re in self-defense.”

Chavoita the half-brother Serena  Venus WilliamsRichard, their father.

The statement comes after Will—who played Richard in the film King Richard—slapped Chris onstage for taking a jab at Jada pinkett SmithAs she has alopecia, her hair is shaved.

“Jada, I love you. G.I. Jane 2, I’m so excited to see it,” Chris declared during the March 27 ceremony.

Will then returned to his place in the audience and shouted “Keep my wife’s name out of you f-king lips!”

Will was able to take the Academy Award as Best Actor later in the evening for his performance in In The Dark. King Richard. Will addressed the incident and compared Richard’s protective behaviour to his during his acceptance speech.